Thursday, March 24, 2016

NEEDLE AND DREAD by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

REST IN PEACH by Susan Furlong

BREAKING FOR BODIES by Duffy Brown

NEEDLE AND DREAD

Book 11 in the Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries

by Elizabeth Lynn Casey

The Sweet Briar Ladies Society Sewing Circle is needled by the death of a highly strung woman in the new mystery by the author of Wedding Duress.Downtown Sweet Briar is now home to a new sewing shop run by one of the circle’s own. With the help and support of her fellow members, Rose is determined to make SewTastic a success, and, to that end, she decides to sponsor a series of do-it-yourself weekends for sewing enthusiasts. But when a group arrives at SewTastic to work on a project, a loud and argumentative guest pushes everyone’s buttons. And when she winds up dead in Rose’s project room—strangled by a sewing machine power cord—it’s up to Tori and the gang to stitch together the clues before Rose’s reason for living is ripped apart at the seams.

PATTERN AND SEWING TIPS INCLUDED

MY REVIEW

The Sothern Sewing Circle Mystery series is everything
readers love about cozy mysteries!

With this being the eleventh book in the series, you would
think there would be nothing new to add. That is very far from the truth.
Author Elizabeth Lynn Casey had kept each new book in this series fresh, fun,
and oh so enjoyable. NEEDLE AND DREAD is written confirmation of this fact.

This latest trip to Casey’s town of Sweet Briar, South
Carolina was just the vacation I needed. Every time I visit with the ladies
that make up the sewing circle, I find myself smiling the entire time. They are
for sure one of my favorite cast of characters. (Interestingly enough, one of
my other favorite group of characters is from the Amish Mysteries, written by
Ms. Casey under her real name, Laura Bradford.)

NEEDLE AND DREAD was outstanding! The story moved as fast as
a well maintained sewing machine. Not being able to tear myself away, I
finished this phenomenal story in one setting. From the fun beginning, straight
through to the inspired, exciting reveal, and conclusion, this book was a truly
perfect cozy mystery.

I’m already looking forward to book twelve!

Make sure to check out the
back of the book for reader-suggested sewing tips, and a fun sewing pattern!
(Don’t worry…you don’t have to know how to sew to enjoy this series!)

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REST IN PEACH

Book 2 in the Georgia Peach Msyteries

by Susan Furlong

In the refreshing new Georgia Peach Mystery from the author of Peaches and Scream, an upcoming debutante ball turns into the pits when a juicy murder scandalizes a small town.

The annual Peach Cotillion, Cays Mill, Georgia’s biggest event, is fast approaching and Nola Mae Harper is just as excited as the rest of the town—even though she’s busy juggling both the cotillion dinner and the grand opening of her new shop, Peachy Keen. But she never expected that plans for the cotillion would end up in the pits because of the cutthroat competition between local debutantes.When Vivien Crenshaw, insufferable church organist and despised mother of the town’s spoiled-rotten Peach Queen, is stabbed to death, the police turn to Nola’s friend Ginny as prime suspect. Apparently the two had fought over a one-of-a-kind cotillion gown. As Nola steps in to prove Ginny’s innocence she soon finds herself picking through a bushel of suspects, twice as many motives, and at the mercy of a killer all too keen on killing again.INCLUDES RECIPES!

MY REVIEW

The Georgia Peach Mysteries are a prime example of
everything great about cozy mysteries. REST IN PEACH is a juicy mystery that’s
better than a fresh peach pie!

When I read the first book in this series, PEACHES AND
SCREAM, I knew this was a series I could really sink my teeth into. And as
delicious as that book was, author Susan Furlong has bumped up the recipe and
made REST IN PEACE even tastier!

Ms. Furlong captured the pageantry, and insanity of the
southern cotillion perfectly. I could almost hear the sound of the long white
gowns swishing. And I absolutely loved the debutant tips at the start of each
chapter!

From the murder, through the investigation, all the way to
the outstanding conclusion, every word of this story captured and held tight to
my imagination. With a well thought out plot, and masterful writing, REST IN PEACH
was such a delight to read. I didn’t want the book to end.

Check out the back of the
book for sweet peach recipes, and an excerpt from book three, WAR AND PEACH!

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BREAKING FOR BODIES

Book 2 in the Cycle Path Mysteries

by Duffy Brown

Evie Bloomfield puts the pedal to the metal—in the latest Cycle Path mystery from the national bestselling author of Geared for the Grave.Moving from Los Angeles to small, picturesque Mackinac Island to work in a bike shop might seem crazy, but Evie knows it’s the best decision she’s ever made. That’s not to say she’s gotten rid of all her stress; after all, the upcoming Lilac Festival has everyone in town riding in circles.But things really go downhill when a ferry full of tourists—including Evie’s friend Fiona’s former boss, the editor of a sleazy rag in LA—arrives on the island. No one knows why Peephole Perry came all the way to Mackinac, but things aren’t looking good for Fiona when Peep is found dead. Now Evie has to gear up and get a grip on the truth if she wants to clear her friend’s name...

MY REVIEW

I cycled through this fabulous mystery at record speed. What
a fun ride it was!

Cozy mystery readers were given a marvelous gift when author
Duffy Brown came on the scene. All you have to do is read BRAKING FOR BODIES to
see just how blessed we are.

Set on real life Mackinac Island (Have you ever seen
Somewhere In Time?), the Cycle Path mystery series will pull you in with Ms.
Brown’s descriptions of this beautiful setting. It’s clear she has a real love
for, and vast knowledge of Mackinac. The Grand Hotel is featured in this story,
and it has strengthened my resolve to get there one day.

With a fantastic plot that had me from page one, BRAKING FOR
BODIES as a fast, funny mystery that had me on the edge of my seat with
anticipation as well as laughing practically through the entire book! Duffy
Brown knows just the right combination of mystery, intrigue, and humor to make
up the perfect cozy mystery.

If you’re thinking of
getting BRAKING FOR BODIES, stop back peddling. Throw yourself in gear, and
race to get your copy!

7 comments:

Thanks for the fantastic review of Braking for Bodies, I truly appreciate it!! So glad you enjoyed the read. You sure made my day!! Anyone wanting Braking for Bodies swag email DuffyBrown@DuffyBrown.com. Thank, Lisa!!!

Thanks for the reviews! I'm a big fan of Duffy Brown, and I look forward to reading more of her books! I have read one of the books from the Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries and I really enjoyed it! I need to add the Georgia Peach Msyteries to my TBR list!